864 and 1728f MassLink™ Indoor and Indoor/Outdoor Riser & LSZH CPR with FlexRibbon® Cable

MassLink™ with FlexRibbon® technology offers an ultracompact design for indoor and outdoor cabling, featuring up to 1,728 bend-insensitive fibers. This technology enables ribbons to be rolled and tightly packed into small-diameter tubes containing either 144 or 288 fibers. While FlexRibbon achieves high packing density, the 200μm fiber ribbons still retain the benefits of mass fusion splicing.

Resources

• Fiber Indoor Ordering Guide
• Fiber Indoor/Outdoor Ordering Guide
• Color Code Guide for Fiber Optic Specifications
• Fiber Code Addendum
• International Standards and Fiber Products Table
• Quick Reference: Installation of Pulling Grip to 864 MassLink™ RICT Cable
• FlexRibbon Tube Preparation

Part Numbers

US

Global: M-RRZIOLFBK-XX-B1-864-E3, M-RRZIOLFBK-XX-B1-1728-E3, M-RRZIOLFBWK-XX-B1-1728-E3, M-RRZLFBK-XX-B1-864-E3, M-RRZLFBK-XX-B1-1728-E3, M-RRZLFBWK-XX-B1-1728-E3

^{* Where XX equals number of fibers per ribbon, B1 equals glass type, and E3 equals attenuation code}

Features and Benefits

Ultra Compact Design

• The FlexRibbons are organized into compact sub-units of 144 or 288 fibers for easier routing.
• These cables have a significantly smaller diameter and lighter weight, facilitating easier installation and the use of smaller ducts.
• Compared to traditional indoor/outdoor ribbon designs, these cables offer a 30% reduction in diameter and a 52% reduction in volume. 

FlexRibbon Technology

• The extremely flexible ribbons can be rolled up for high packing densities or laid flat for ribbon splicing.
• The FlexRibbons are compatible with mass fusion splicers, cleavers, and splice machines.
• They utilize standard 200 µm coated bend-insensitive fiber according to ITU G. 657. A1/A2. 

Performance

• The cables incorporate full dry water-blocking technology in the tubes and core, allowing for easy preparation for closures and terminations.
• They are tested in accordance with ICEA 696 and relevant EIA/TIA-455 series FOTPs for fiber optic cables. 

Tube Coil vs. Sleeved Coil Ribbon Storage

• Tube Coil Cables: Made with larger, more robust tubes, these cables can be stored in a ribbon format without kinking and can be coiled without the need for sleeves or furcation.
• Sleeved Coil Cables: Designed with smaller, condensed tubes for a more compact structure, these cables require sleeved or furcation tubing when coiled for storage to prevent kinking.

Flame Retardant Construction

• Riser designs are tested according to UL1666 and UL1685, and are listed as OFNR-FT4 and OFNG
• LSZH CPR designs comply with UL1666 and UL1685, with listings as OFNR-ST1, OFNG, FT4-ST1
  • Additional EU Listings:
    • 864f & 1728f (sleeved coil): CPR Cca-s1b, d0, a1
    • 1728f (tube coil): CPR B2ca-s1b, d0, a1

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